Let you make a game, what the hell is Pokemon?.

Chapter 221 The First Heavenly King! Is the Flame Emperor a Tsundere?

As Qishu logged into the game and opened his team inventory, selecting Yan Di, more and more viewers began to flood into the live stream, and the chat was filled with comments.

Wow! The streamer actually caught Emperor Yan!

[What a lucky dog, Qi Shu!]

【Absorb some European energy! 】

I'm so envious!

I already screen-recorded the streamer screaming yesterday, hahaha!

Seeing the comments, Qi Shu became even more smug. She deliberately cleared her throat and set Entei as the team's starting Pokémon.

"Hmph, you guys always block my way and challenge me. This time, let's see how I use the Flame Emperor to beat you all into submission!"

She controlled her character and ran excitedly toward the nearby desert area, where there were several permanent NPC trainers.

Soon, she selected an NPC trainer she didn't like and immediately started a battle.

The battle begins! Qi Shu pointed a finger at the screen with great momentum and pressed the interaction button to speak.

"Emperor Flame! Use Flamethrower!"

However, the majestic Yan Emperor stood on the field, only lazily yawned, and then... slowly lay down, resting his head on his front paws, with the ZZZ symbol representing the "sleep" state appearing on his head.

It fell asleep, completely ignoring the strange tree's commands.

Qi Shu's smile froze instantly. The live stream chat paused for a moment, then erupted into a tsunami of laughter.

[Hahaha!!!]

[Emperor Yan: Who are you? Don't touch me!]

[Hilarious! They've tamed someone who doesn't obey orders!]

[Electronic pets have tempers now!]

[Programmer: Is there a code error? Is the sleep state the highest priority?]

[The strange tree has turned to stone.jpg]

Qi Shu looked at the sleeping Yan Di on the screen, and then at the screen full of merciless "hahahaha", and felt a sense of powerlessness.

Only then did she belatedly realize that she had used a combined attack to defeat Entei and capture it... As a legendary Pokémon, it seemed reasonable for it not to be convinced of her power...
She scratched her head in frustration.

This is how to do?
If you capture a creature but can't use it, what's the difference between capturing it and not capturing it at all?

Do we need to find a way to get its approval?
After exiting the battle, Qi Shu thought for a moment, opened his backpack, and selected "Release the Flame Emperor".

The towering Yan Emperor appeared beside the character, his golden mane shimmering in the virtual sunlight. However, his eyes remained aloof. He glanced at the Qishu character and then turned his head away, as if he didn't want to pay any attention to him.

Qi Shu took a deep breath, and speaking into the microphone, his voice unusually serious, as if he were speaking to the Flame Emperor on the screen:

"Emperor Yan, listen carefully, I know you're not convinced. But it's alright!"

She paused, her tone becoming even more resolute:
"I will prove my strength to you! Sooner or later, I will defeat you fair and square with only my strongest partner! Then, we can be true partners, shall we?"

The Flame Emperor on the screen seemed to have heard her words. It turned its head again, its fiery golden eyes fixed on the camera. It paused slightly, then... nodded very lightly, almost imperceptibly.

Then, he stopped paying attention to Qishu.

This scene instantly changed the direction of the comments in the live stream.

Wow! It nodded!

[Emperor Yan's tsundere nature is confirmed...]

[Keep it up, streamer!]

[Looking forward to a true 1v1 battle of the titans, streamer versus mythical beast!]

The contract is established!

Qi Shu's eyes lit up as he saw Yan Di nod, and his previous frustration vanished.

"Okay! It's a deal!"

She felt full of energy.

Next, I not only need to complete the game, but also work hard to improve the strength of my main Pokémon in order to fulfill my promise to Entei!
She took a deep breath and embarked on her gaming journey once again.

In Hualan City, Ling Feng sat at his desk, his brows furrowed as he looked at the sales data for Emerald on the system panel—928 million copies, getting closer and closer to the goal of 1000 million, but there was still no feedback from Li Xuan's team regarding the production status of the rescue team.

Time seemed incredibly precious as the Genesis Engine counted down.

Just then, the icon representing encrypted communication on the computer screen started flashing, indicating that an email had been received from the "partner".

Ling Feng's spirits lifted, and he immediately clicked on it.

The email was concise, expressing the team's shock and determination to go all out after receiving the test project. It also included a detailed preliminary planning document for "Pokémon: Mystery Dungeon - Time Rescue Team" and... a compressed file containing a game test version.

Such high efficiency? A beta version is already out?
Ling Feng was somewhat surprised. He downloaded the compressed file, extracted it, and ran the beta version of the program.

On the screen, the icon representing the game lit up, indicating that he could proceed with the internal testing.

After starting the game, Ling Feng's vision went black, and then his gaze was drawn into a pixelated world.

There are no trainers, no gyms, and the perspective is entirely focused on a tiny Pokémon—he plays a Torchic.

The surrounding area is a randomly generated forest maze made up of blocks. The walls, grass, and rivers all have a distinct pixel style, but they are still quite well done.

He piloted Torchic through the maze, encountering an NPC who was also in Pokémon form, and received his first rescue mission: to find a lost acorn. The maze changed each time he entered, its terrain complex, filled with unknown traps and wild Pokémon enemies.

The battles are simple turn-based. Torchic can only use its innate "claw" and "cry" to explore the dungeon. Sometimes it will pick up various berries to restore its health, and occasionally it can find valuable items.

After successfully completing the rescue mission and returning to camp, Torchic received an acorn as a token of gratitude from the other party.

Once this process is completed, the experience ends here.

Ling Feng exited the test experience, a hint of surprise in his eyes.

He had only given the Dream Factory group a concept, but the level of completion far exceeded his expectations.

Although it's just a preliminary presentation of the core gameplay and the pixel art style is relatively simple, the algorithm for generating random dungeons is stable and smooth, the movement and battle controls of Pokémon feel surprisingly solid, and the core loop of the rescue missions is also clear.

What's most remarkable is that the unique immersive experience of playing as a Pokémon and exploring and helping each other in an unknown dungeon is perfectly captured.

Li Xuan and his group are indeed quite capable. They not only understood the concept he provided, but also produced something quite presentable in a short period of time.

He originally intended to use this project to test their capabilities, but unexpectedly, he directly obtained a prototype with huge potential. However, to be honest, as it is now, it is still far from meeting his expectations for the "Time Rescue Team".

After all, they are different from us; they haven't experienced the original game and don't know the key aspects of this game.

Ling Feng leaned back in his chair, tapping his fingers lightly on the desktop. He looked at the simple yet vibrant beta version icon on the computer screen, and then glanced at the Genesis Engine countdown that kept jumping on the system panel.

Once the game is completed, we can use that advanced module to break through the Alliance's blockade and release it directly to the second world. We should be able to meet our sales targets quickly—after all, the population of that world doesn't seem to be small.

Once the first requirement of the mission is completed, let "Time Rescue Team" stir up a new storm in the main world. Everything should be fine then.

He took a deep breath and began editing the text, writing down his understanding of the rescue team and areas for improvement, preparing to send it to them.

five minutes later.

Li Xuan and his team reacted quickly, replying swiftly. Their words revealed their elation and enthusiasm after being recognized by Ling Feng, indicating that they would begin optimization overnight.

Ling Feng could even picture a group of programmers on the other end of the phone, eager to get started.

He smiled and closed his email.

Next, it's just a matter of waiting.

He glanced at the system interface; the sales figures for "Emerald" were still climbing rapidly and significantly, having already surpassed 9.3 million, getting closer and closer to the target.

But the countdown to the Genesis Engine's launch on the system panel was like a sword hanging over his head, constantly reminding him that time waits for no one.

Three weeks may not be as much time as it seems.

Meanwhile, deep within the road to victory, the sound of flowing water could be heard continuously.

Cynthia had Swampert use Rock Slide to eliminate the last Graveler, and all the Pokémon in the party emitted a white glow indicating they had leveled up.

She let out a soft breath; after several hours of intense leveling, even she was a little mentally exhausted.

She opened the team interface, carefully adjusting the skills and held items to ensure Pelipper's Rain skill was flawless, Ludicolo's coverage was comprehensive, and Swampert, which had recently evolved, was equipped with Earthquake and Rock Slide to compensate for the team's lack of powerful Ground and Rock-type attacks. She meticulously considered every detail—a habit she developed as a champion.

Three minutes later, she stood in front of Huayue again.

With Hanazuki's announcement, the battle began, but Hanazuki's tactics were quite tricky. Reflection barriers, Leech Seeds, surprise attacks—a variety of disruptive and preemptive measures were employed, making the battle far more difficult than Cynthia had imagined!
Most importantly, all of Huayue's Pokémon are above her current level cap, all being level 80!

With Victini banned, Cynthia's challenge has been repeatedly thwarted.

The worst part is that the Mega Evolution Stone is also a banned item!

And so, for the first time, she was defeated by the Dream Song Cactus.

The second time, the raid by the Crow Leader disrupted her crucial rotation.

The third time...the fourth time...

Despite repeated failures, Cynthia remained calm and patient.

With each failure, she quickly reviewed the situation in her mind. Sly Strike usually uses Reflect on the second turn, Cactus will prioritize using Destiny Bond when its HP is below half, and Electabuzz will always use Thunderbolt on the first turn, unless she has Swampert on her side, in which case she has a move-locking item that allows her to bait Electabuzz's moves after Swampert leaves the field…

Like solving another complex puzzle, she gradually figured out Huayue's intentions in each battle.

Finally, after countless attempts, she predicted all of Huayue's instructions.

Ludicolo took on the main role with its extremely high speed in the rain, while Swampert withstood critical damage like a rock, and Earthquake's critical hit instantly killed the back row's Tengu.

Even the previously mediocre Wobbuffet cast a precise black gaze at the Dream Song Cactus, which was trying to recover through rotation.

When the last Pokémon of the Flower Moon fell, Cynthia realized that her palms were slightly sweaty.

This victory was hard-won, taking her nearly an hour, and she maintained a high level of concentration throughout the entire process.

The system notified her that she had successfully obtained a special reward—a settlement would be made after challenging the champion, and she would have the right to challenge the next king. But what she cared more about was the satisfaction of finally defeating a strong opponent through thinking and adjustments.

After quitting the game, the weariness of reality washed over me.

Cynthia rubbed her temples, walked to the window, and gazed at the deep night outside.

As the intense excitement of the battle subsided, the image of the mysterious cave and the silver-white Pokémon resurfaced in my mind.

Just who is that guy?
Kanto, Viridian Gym.

Giovanni has returned to his dojo from the island. He is sitting in the shadows, his knuckles rhythmically tapping the table.

The brief ripples caused by Cynthia's name had subsided, and his mind was now preoccupied with other matters, matters of risk.

An official—Masahiro—walked in silently.

"Target: East District of Kanazon City. Make discreet contact. Disguise yourselves as investigators from a charity foundation, avoiding any contact with the Sinnoh League or attracting their attention. Three people per team."

Sakaki's instructions were concise and cold; he didn't need to explain, and Masato would never ask any further questions.

"Second, utilize intelligence networks below level three to monitor the Sinnoh League's public activities, especially Cynthia's schedule and official statements. All information should be summarized for me daily."

"Third, a special team will be set up in the game with only one task: to collect all text and map-related information related to Mega Evolution, Key Stones, and Evolution Stones."

The bird repeated the instructions, and after confirming that everything was correct, it quietly left.

Sakaki stood up, walked to the huge floor-to-ceiling window, and looked down at the sleeping Tokiwa City below.

The lights twinkled like chess pieces on a chessboard.

Sakaki also found it difficult to judge whether everything in the game was real, and he disliked this passive feeling.

But he also knew that huge risks often mean huge rewards.

He needs more information to confirm all of this.

He didn't have to wait long, half an hour later.

The encrypted communicator on the wooden table glowed faintly. An initial report from subordinates indicated: "[The target keeps a low profile, rarely interacting with the outside world. Directly verifying the authenticity of intelligence is extremely difficult. To avoid attracting the alliance's attention, a gradual approach is necessary.]"

Sakaki thought for a moment and then replied with the command.

Take your time.

After sending the message, he turned around, went back to his desk, and turned on his computer.

On the screen, the "emerald" icon lay there quietly.

He moved the mouse and clicked on it again.

(End of this chapter)